Neruda, Pablo

To Dear Friend. I was absent and was not able to answer you. Sorry but I am most difficult to communicate. Program: I am scheduled until the end of the month (January) after the 1st February I have to be very near Chiloe for preestablished plans. I think you could be in my house to talk and plan between the 20 Jan. and February. I cannot be with you in Chiloe, but introduce you, be satisfied with the proposed plan and your assurance to work in peace, but Ill be able to visit you only. Special clothes: raincoat, galoshes or boots. Daytime rather warm, every night chilly. Equipment: small. Travel: plane, occasionally motorcar, train. I have all possibilities to have you in our house (indefinitely) but away possibilities decrease. Inflation is great. If you arrive and go first to Chiloe (without me) Ill have everything arranged. Ill follow later. Do come, otherwise plans will become old and sour. Let us do our best but do not count too much with me. The text I will do with all my heart. Wellcome!